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a piece of food that is meant to be picked up with the fingers and eaten
Waiters offered the guests finger food during the cocktail hour.
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Recent Examples of finger food
There was finger food aplenty circling, with fresh spring rolls and garlic bread to fuel the guests for their performances.
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Penelope Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 5 Sep. 2025
That means restaurant deals on one of America’s favorite finger foods.
—Cheryl V. Jackson, IndyStar, 30 July 2025
That means restaurant deals in Louisville on one of America’s favorite finger foods.
—Cheryl V. Jackson, The Courier-Journal, 30 July 2025
As Tinos is also a beloved foodie destination and a farmer’s island, the hotel’s various food and beverage offerings nod to the timeless Cycladic specialities of the island– even down by the beach bar, which will serve a selection of local finger foods and fresh crudos.
—Monica Mendal, Vogue, 15 July 2025
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Penelope Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 5 Sep. 2025
That means restaurant deals on one of America’s favorite finger foods.
—Cheryl V. Jackson, IndyStar, 30 July 2025
That means restaurant deals in Louisville on one of America’s favorite finger foods.
—Cheryl V. Jackson, The Courier-Journal, 30 July 2025
As Tinos is also a beloved foodie destination and a farmer’s island, the hotel’s various food and beverage offerings nod to the timeless Cycladic specialities of the island– even down by the beach bar, which will serve a selection of local finger foods and fresh crudos.
—Monica Mendal, Vogue, 15 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for finger food
Noun
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The natural food provided by these plants is limited and will be depleted.—
Chris McKeown,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
8 Nov. 2025
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Means, through her book, blog and speaking appearances, has championed holistic health with a focus on whole and natural foods, exercise, and curbing pharmaceutical prescriptions for chronic ailments.—
Sarah Owermohle,
CNN Money,
30 Oct. 2025
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Federal subsidies for meals have become a flashpoint in the fight between Democrats and Republicans who have been unable to agree on a new bill to fund the government, leading to a federal government shutdown now in its 40th day.—
Molly Beck,
jsonline.com,
9 Nov. 2025
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Want a meal that tastes like a million bucks?—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
9 Nov. 2025
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This is a luxurious, Relais & Châteaux property where the swanky cocktail terrace, Espazio Oteiza, is one of my favorites for the jaw-dropping coastal views.—
Michelle Arellano Martin,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Nov. 2025
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Hotel Nacional Special Add all ingredients to a cocktail shaker with ice, and shake good and hard for eight to 10 seconds.—
Jason O'Bryan,
Robb Report,
8 Nov. 2025
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This grants broad executive discretion but also requires a formal legal process—including the lodging of charges, the serving of those charges to the official in question, and an opportunity for the mayor to respond and present a defense, including cross-examining witnesses under oath.—
Anna Skinner,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Nov. 2025
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The full-sugar Coca-Cola Holiday Creamy Vanilla has 150 calories and 42 grams of sugar per 12-ounce serving, while the Zero Sugar variant has 0 calories and 0 grams of sugar per 12-ounce serving, Coke said.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
3 Nov. 2025
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Kyiv has persistently targeted various types of sites linked to Moscow's military industry, from fuel depots to refineries funding its war effort to chemical factories grinding out supplies for ammunition.—
Ellie Cook,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Nov. 2025
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The essentials – groceries and household supplies – remain the sole bright spots in consumer budgets.—
Paulina Likos,
CNBC,
10 Nov. 2025
Noun
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James Ranch Grill James Ranch sits between Purgatory and Durango Hot Springs; while its meat and cheese are found at various restaurants and shops around town, nothing compares to dining right where the animals are raised and much of what's on your plate is made.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Nov. 2025
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But, the organization does say that the only part of the dining experience at each restaurant that is taken into account is the food on the plate, not the décor nor service.—
Eileen Falkenberg-Hull,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Nov. 2025
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“Finger food.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/finger%20food. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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